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1880年代 小说，图画齐上阵“排华”
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大造 黄祸 http://teachingresources.atlas.illinois.edu/chinese_exp/ideas05.html
https://online.ucpress.edu/scq/article-abstract/42/2/161/84990/Lantern-in-the-Western-Sky-Part-II-Coninued?redirectedFrom=fulltext
"The Chinese conquer the United States. A very early yellow peril novel which appears to be the first treatment of this theme by an American writer. "The tale of the future did not begin to develop in the United States before the 1880s... The first of the new American wars was the great disaster related in Pierton Dooner's LAST DAYS OF THE REPUBLIC of 1880. It is an early example of the mortal blow dealt by the enemy from within, then a novel device that would become a universal stereotype before the end of the century. On this occasion Chinese laborers combine to take over the United States; the Imperial Dragon flag of China is raised over the Capitol; Washington falls to the merciless yellow men; and, in keeping with the unrelenting workings of these propaganda stories, the end comes for the United States." - L. C. Curey Inc
Ilustration by Geroge Frederick Keller
"Last Days of the Republic" is a novel written by P.W. Dooner and published in 1880. It is a work of speculative fiction, warning about the consequences of Chinese immigration to the United States. The book is a reflection of the anti-Chinese sentiment prevalent during the late 19th century, particularly on the West Coast, where many laborers from China had migrated during and after the California Gold Rush.
Context:
- Theme: The novel portrays a dystopian future in which the U.S. is overtaken by Chinese immigrants, who eventually take control of the government and society, leading to the "last days" of the American republic. It aligns with the fears and racism that led to the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882.
- Impact: Though a work of fiction, it fueled xenophobic ideas about Chinese immigrants, who were often scapegoated for economic problems, particularly during times of economic downturns and labor competition. The portrayal of Chinese immigrants as a threat to the U.S. social and political order reflected widespread racial prejudice.
- Significance: "Last Days of the Republic" serves as a literary artifact of 19th-century anti-Chinese rhetoric and highlights the societal tensions leading up to the enactment of exclusionary immigration policies like the Chinese Exclusion Act.
The novel is an example of how literature was sometimes used as a vehicle for spreading fear and prejudice during that period.
